The Sago palm, Cycas revoluta, of course, is not a palm at all, but a gymnosperm, and thus more closely related to pine trees than palms. The botanist in me wants to remind you that gymnosperms are an ... Although it’s not a palm tree at all, the sago palm (Cycas revoluta) is a beautiful primitive plant that grows well here in La Jolla, requiring little water to thrive.

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A member of one of the oldest ... Cycas revoluta or SOTETSU, with Shinobu or rabbit foot fern growing on its trunk. Note the keiki at the base of the trunk which can be dug up and shared, to spread good luck for Our New Year! Select ...

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Tallahassee Democrat: Sago palm is more closely related to the pine tree | Mystery Plant Sago palm is more closely related to the pine tree | Mystery Plant